Our first reading and journal assignments are on the topic of the differences between written and spoken language. Perhaps this is not something you've spent time pondering before, but you are enrolled in a college writing course, an "English" course, even though your fluency in speaking the language is not in question.
So, why do colleges and universities in English speaking countries require that students take English classes?
What similarities exist between speaking and writing a language? Are there similarities in purpose? Are there similarities in format?
What differences exist? In purpose? In format? In temporality? How long does each last? How do we "keep" records of each? What process goes into creating each?
Our first reading and journal assignments are on the topic of the differences between written and spoken language. Perhaps this is not something you've spent time pondering before, but you are enrolled in a college writing course, an "English" course, even though your fluency in speaking the language is not in question.
So, why do colleges and universities in English speaking countries require that students take English classes?
What similarities exist between speaking and writing a language? Are there similarities in purpose? Are there similarities in format?
What differences exist? In purpose? In format? In temporality? How long does each last? How do we "keep" records of each? What process goes into creating each?